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Volume 42 Issue 8 August, 2020
In This Issue
1. August Speaker
2. President’s Notes
Cares and Concerns
3. Workshop Info
4. Vision 20/20
Officers
Advertising
5. Advertising
6. Bus Trip
7. Proposed 2020-2021
Board of Directors
8. Opportunity Quilt
9. Block of the Month
10. Programs
Charity Corner
11. Advertising
12. Contact Information
INSERT:
Nomination Ballot
August 2020 Program
No meetings at PVUMC in August
BUT
Join us LIVE on Facebook!
August 11th at 1:00 pm
August 11th
Reeze L. Hanson
Reeze L. Hanson, a native of northern Ohio, grew
up sewing garments and home furnishing items.
One of five siblings, her life on the LaLonde farm
was demanding and Reeze learned to sew at age
8 and has continued sewing ever since. An
accomplished dressmaker, Reeze majored in
Theatre in college and became a professional
costume designer and teacher for the first 15
years of her professional career. Then her career
took a dramatic turn when she completed her
graduate work, gave up the theatre to teach
speech and communication studies, and to raise a family.
Reeze continued to sew as a custom dressmaker doing commission bridal and formal
wear, but soon discovered quilting and dressmaking was abandoned! During the next
15 years she moved from being a novice quilter to a seasoned professional with her
own pattern design company, Morning Glory Designs, which began in 2007. With more
than 100 patterns on the market and a dozen more published in recent magazines and
books, Reeze has gained a regional and national reputation as an accomplished quilter,
designer and teacher, as well as an entertaining Guild speaker.
Reeze lives in Ottawa, Kansas with her husband, critters and fabric stash. Reeze retired
from college teaching in 2015 after nearly 40 years as a professor. Now Reeze has a
busy schedule of traveling and teaching quilt classes both nationally and
internationally. She is well known in the area for teaching and lecturing widely on
computer aided design using EQ8.
PQG Bus Tour is now Friday, September 25, 2020
See page 6 for details!
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Cares & Concerns Linda Highbarger’s husband was burned badly in a
garage fire and is in the hospital
Donna Harrison and Kendra McBroom's brother-in-law passed away
Florence Kirkland is home and weak but recovering
John and Susan Madia's granddaughter Katie has started cancer treatments
Louise Nance long time member passed away
You may email [email protected] with your
cares and concerns.
President’s Notes by Kendra McBroom
August Location Meetings Cancelled
Hello to Prairie Quilt Guild. Did we ever think that we
would be separated for this long? I sure did not dream
of such a thing. However, we have found that our
distancing circumstances are not any different than the
rest of the country. My personality is one that is not
afraid of change. I am always willing to try something
new (Plan B) and if that doesn’t work out, then we can
always go back to Plan A. Some of my friends have told
me that they have learned to be more comfortable
with 2020 change out of necessity. That is the way we
have had to deal with our guild this particular year. And
we have no end in sight for when we can resume our
Plan A schedule. Just when we think the time is close to
gather again, we get re-adjusted to distance a bit
longer. It is most disappointing but then I remember
that we are doing it for the greater good of our
membership.
You will notice that we are doing our election of officers
for 2020-2021 differently this year only because of the
no-gathering mandate. You will find a paper ballot in
this newsletter. If you choose to vote by mail, your
ballot MUST be in Lynda Miller’s hands by August 11th.
That is our next Guild date. If you choose to vote
electronically you may do it anytime between August 1
and August 11th. We have tried to make it easy for
everyone to participate in the manner you feel most
comfortable. Paper ballots should be sent to Lynda
Miller, 1732 N. Richmond, Wichita, 67203-1848. Thank
you for your corporation and understanding with this
method.
We will continue to do our meetings by way of
Facebook Live until we get the approval to meet at our
church location. Your program chairs are working to
keep the programs interesting for you. That was
evident when we saw the beautiful creations from Lori
Triplett. I hope you enjoyed getting to see those
marvelous quilts.
UPCOMING SPEAKER INFORMATION
An important note regarding
September 2020 Program
Emily Taylor’s lecture “Collage Quilting” has been
cancelled. Instead members of PQG and ICTMQG (Wichita
Modern Quilt Guild) will present a program on “modern”
quilting and what makes a quilt modern.
We are hoping that we will be in a position to hold the
September meetings in person, but there is still the chance
that they will be changed and/or cancelled.
No matter what the case may be, every effort will be made
to continue our meetings as normally as possible.
Donna Loehr, Vice President
If you are interested in being a Holder & Folder next
month, please let Donna Loehr know. And you will have
the added bonus of getting to see the quilts up close
and personal.
I can’t emphasize enough how easy it is to keep up with
information by way of our Facebook page or our
webpage. We try to have things updated so that you
will know of any changes or announcements. Especially
now, this is the best way to communicate with you.
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Workshop Location
McDonald’s Sewing & Vacuum
601 North West Street, Wichita, KS
Call or email Nina Trusty to sign up.
Upcoming Workshops
NO AUGUST WORKSHOP
WORKSHOPS UPDATE
We will not be having workshops with our guest speakers in August or September because speakers have cancelled, or we have needed to cancel because of lack of a facility where we can meet with safe social distancing. I am disappointed for all of us. HOWEVER, I have a proposal.
In September, (SEPTEMBER 9) I will teach a workshop called CRUMB QUILTING. You will NOT have to buy or pay anything. We will use fabric scraps to create some great quilt blocks. You will only need your sewing machine, sewing supplies, and a bunch of fabric scraps that have coordinating colors, unless you want to go completely scrappy and use all the colors you have. I have learned at least 3 different styles of crumb quilting, and I'll demonstrate. Crumb quilting is actually very relaxing.
Sign up to attend this workshop on our PQG Facebook site. You can also email me at [email protected] where you can let me know your intention to attend. At this time, McDonald's Sewing and Vac is only allowing groups of 12 or less persons in their workshop area because of safe distancing protocol.
Nina Trusty
Workshop Policy Workshop sign-ups are open to all Guild members
three (3) guild meetings before the workshop at a cost
of $40 for one-day workshop ($80 for two-days). If
space remains available one month prior to the
workshop, non-members may register at the non-
member cost of $50 for one-day ($100 for two-days).
Workshop reservations are held only with full
payment of the registration fee. When reservations
are phoned into the Workshop Chair, the person will
be placed on a waiting list until payment is received.
Refunds will be given only if a workshop is cancelled
by PQG. If there is no waiting list, members and non-
members are responsible for finding and securing
funds from another person.
mailto:[email protected]
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Follow us on Facebook!
You will see so many things going
on during the month!
The Quilted Zebra Longarm Quilting Services
Custom, just the way you want it!
SuZann Beverly
316-621-0371
2019 – 2020 PQG Officers
President Kendra McBroom
Vice President Donna Loehr
VP Elect Pam Sackschewsky
Secretary Stephanie Pierce
Treasurer Angela Stoddard
Finance Kurt Sackschewsky
Hospitality Judy Barley
Membership Lynda Miller
Newsletter SuZann Beverly
Advertising Anita Brozik
Publicity Debbie Wood
Workshops Nina Trusty
Past President Sara Farley
Members at Large Day Teresa Puetz & Karen Irey Evening Kate Crandell & Jennifer Graham-Rateliff Nominating Committee Merilyn Austin / Sharon Allman / Judy Welfelt / Donna Bradbury / Alternates: Nila Albrecht / Cheryl Maris
20/20 Vision for the Future
What Have We Learned
by Kendra McBroom
My goodness, where has the first half of the year gone? It
has gone into the memory banks of the most unforgettable
year ever! Or maybe you want to call it the most
forgettable year as we try to erase the completely upside
down events of 2020. I think it is all in how we look at
things. The first half of this year was what I can in one word
call – Weird! The next half is lining up to be even more. As I
write this, we don’t know when school will start, but do
know that the State Fair has been cancelled and many
other Fall Festivals and events have been either postponed
or cancelled.
The word that I need to keep telling myself is maybe the
word you need right now. Perspective. The dictionary
defines that word as: A particular attitude toward or way of
regarding something; a point of view. Naturally our focus
has been on the COVID-19 and what perspective or point
of view can we form in relation to this upheaval in our
lives. I want to share a couple of practices with you that I
find helpful. Now that is not to say that I always practice
what I preach, but I try to.
Take really good care or myself both physically as well as
mentally. This is a time when I want my immune system
to be at its peak. I try to eat smart, get enough rest, keep
enough food in stock in case we have to self-isolate. Of
course my sewing stash will keep me happy during any
isolation period! I try to watch my anxiety levels and when
I feel that getting ramped up, I back off on the news
broadcasts that tend to be negative and feed the fear.
Include helping others as part of my COVID-19 game plan.
It is very normal to think of helping ourselves and our
family first. However, when things get rough that involve
our neighbors and community we need to keep an eye out
for them too. We have been involved in giving out masks
to others or taking in food to those that were quarantined
or sick. I believe that the more we keep each other in mind
as we walk through this world crisis, the better chance we
My perspective and goal is to have a positive attitude
and approach each day as a gift that others might not be
seeing as I do. I have a sign on my longarm machine that
I look at every day. It says: “As you waste your breath
complaining about life, someone is breathing their last.
Appreciate what you have.” It is all about perspective!
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Again we have been forced to reschedule our bus trip to Oklahoma. If you need further information
or wish to cancel just respond and I will be happy to assist. Thanks for being understanding
during this crazy time in our lives.
Blessings, Kaye Barth 316.619.7818, [email protected]
$45.00 per person (includes bus, lunch, museum)
PQG Bus Tour is now: Friday, September 25, 2020
1st Stop - Hennessey, OK
PRAIRIE QUILT SHOP
The largest quilt shop in Oklahoma was recently chosen
as one of the top ten shops in the nation by Quilt
Sampler magazine. Located an hour north of Oklahoma
City in a 100 year old historic building in downtown
Hennessey, OK, the store is 6,072 square feet jammed
packed with over 5000 bolts of quilting fabrics, notions
and kits. The quilt shop staff will entertain us and
provide lunch. WHAT A DEAL … of course we want to
shop their extensive stock of fabulous quilting fabrics
and accessories!
2nd Stop - Ponca City, OK
E.W. MARLAND MANSION
The Marland Mansion is a 43,561 sq. ft. magnificent
mansion that is one of the largest residences in the
southwestern United States and is known as the “Palace
on the Prairie.” The mansion took three years to
construct , 1925 to 1928. The mansion was designed by
master architect John Duncan Forsyth, along with artists,
decorators, and sculptors of international reputation. It
measures 78 feet wide and 184 ft. long. It has 55 rooms,
including 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 7 fireplaces, and
3 kitchens. In 1973 the mansion was designated as a
National Historic Landmark and is now a museum open
to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/pqgksmailto:[email protected]
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Watch for our FACEBOOK
LIVE Guild Meeting
August 11th at 1:00 pm
Continue making our Birthday Blocks for this year’s drawing.
We will accept the blocks the 1st meeting back and then have our drawing the following meeting.
PLEASE SEE THE INSERT WITH FURTHER INFORMATION AND BALLOT
PRAIRIE QUILT GUILD
Proposed 2020-2021 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Kendra McBroom
VICE-PRESIDENT Pam Sackschewsky
VICE-PRESIDENT ELECT Karen Hammond
SECRETARY Helen Thomas
TREASURER Betty McKenzie
FINANCE Chris Mies
HOSPITALITY Judy Barley
MEMBERSHIP Karen Kirk
NEWSLETTER Kate Crandell
ADVERTISING Cheryl Jacklovich
PUBLICITY Debbie Wood
WORKSHOP CHAIR Jackie Clark
PAST PRESIDENT Sara Farley
MEMBERS AT LARGE: DAY Karen Roth, Jan Mullinex
EVENING Shirley Thomas, Robin Newton
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Jan Hutchison, Merilyn Austin, Lynda Fichtner, Freema Covey
ALTERNATES: John Madia, Lynda Miller
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We make quilt labels!
In The Quilt Of Life, Friends Are The Stitches That Hold It Together
Support the Guild
Buy Opportunity Quilt Tickets
We usually sell most of the Opportunity quilt tickets at
the show. Well, not this year! We still need the
proceeds so please buy tickets. Spend the $12 you
would have spent on admission to the show on tickets
instead.
The quilt is 89” x 89” with wool batting,. It is machine
pieced, hand appliqued and hand quilted by guild
members. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 OR 14
tickets for $12! Drawing will be at the October meeting.
Send your request with a check
(and your name and telephone number) to
PQG—Attn: Opportunity Quilt
PO Box 48813
Wichita, KS 67201-8813
https://www.facebook.com/pqgks
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2019-2020 Block of the Month - August 2020
Kansas Theme Block #11 Twister
In staying with the Kansas Theme, we have quilt block Twister this month. I remember as a child running to the basement with the warnings of a tornado in the area. We don’t see as many around the Wichita area as I remember as a child, possibly a blessing for us. Have fun with your rendition of Twister. Cut 4 background/white rectangles 1¾ x 4¼ inches. Cut 6 background/white squares 2¼ x 2¼ inches. Cut 1 gold (lighter color) square 1¾ x 1¾ inches. Cut 6 brown (darker color) squares 2¼ x 2¼ inches. Draw a diagonal line on the backside of the 6 white background squares. Place right side together on top of brown squares. Sew ¼ inch on each side of the diagonal line. Cut each unit apart on the drawn line. Press back seam to the darker side. Trim this down to 1¾ x 1¾ inch, making sure the seams bisect at the corners. Sew one combo square to each end of the 2 rectangles, one with brown edge upper left and brown to lower left. (see diagram.) For the second combo unit, place the brown edge at the upper right and the lower right corner. Press seams to rectangle. Arrange remaining combo units as shown with gold square in center. Sew the 3 squares on top row together and press seams away from center. Sew 3 squares on second row together and press seams to center square. Sew bottom row together and press seams away from center. Sew the 3 rows together. Press seams away from center. Measure completed piece and trim to 4¼ square if needed. Sew a white (background) rectangle to each side of this completed 4¼ square. Then sew a combo strip to the top (making sure the brown triangle is in the upper right and lower right corners). Sew the bottom combo unit to this unit, making sure the brown triangle is in the upper left and the lower left. Measure once completed, and trim to 6½ x 6½ if needed. Churndash Design Cut 4 strips of 2 x 6½ inch for the moderate color (orange). Cut 4 strips of 2 x 6½ inch for the white (light background). Cut two- 3 7/8 inch square of white (background) and two- 3 7/8 inch square of brown (dark color). Place white square with right sides together on brown square. Draw diagonal line on back. Sew ¼ inch on each side of the diagonal line. Cut along drawn line, making two squares of combo white/brown. Complete this step again to make 2 more white/brown combo square. Sew orange and white rectangle together lengthwise for 4 sets. Sew two sets to the completed 6½ inch square above (Twister), making sure the orange strip is on the inside. Press seam toward orange. With other two combo orange/white pieces, sew a brown combo square so that brown triangle is on the inside. Press seam toward the orange/white. Sew this to the top and bottom of your unit (see diagram). Iron seams away from center. Congratulations on your completed block. It should measure 12½ x 12½.
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2019 /2020 PQG Programs
September: Modern Quilting by members of PQG and
ICTMQG (Wichita Modern Quilt Guild).
Charity Corner
Our July Drive Thru received 60 quilts which will be delivered the same week they were received.
We have distributed 143 items so far this year. We plan another Drive Thru for August 10th at the church from 10:00-12:00 a.m. We also hope to sell some quilt kits that were donated for about 1/3rd their original price. We will also be giving away some fabric that has too little thread count for including in quilts given to people who are not familiar with how to properly care for them.
We really appreciate the quality of fabric and workmanship we are seeing in the quilts. The people who receive them are people just like us who are going through a rough patch. When they receive a beautifully made quilt it increases their self esteem and helps them see a way out of their troubles. Many of these quilts go to teens or adults so larger sizes are especially needed.
Take care and thanks for all you do. Shirley, Sue and Janice
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TIME VALUE
DO NOT
DELAY
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
WICHITA KS
PERMIT NO 276
1/8 Page (2” x 1 Column) $12.50, $137.50 1/4 Page (4” x 1 Column or 2” x 2 Column) $25.00, $275.00
3/8 Page (6” x 1 Column) $37.50, $412.50 1/2 Page (8” x 1 Column or 4” x 2 Column) $50.00, $550.00
1 Page $100.00, $1100.00
Next Guild Meeting—August 11th VIA Facebook LIVE
Newsletter Deadline—August 14th
SuZann Beverly, Newsletter Editor, [email protected]
or [email protected] Use subject “PQG”
Anita Brozik, Advertising Chair
[email protected] Use subject “PQG”
Send Address Corrections to:
Lynda Miller, Membership Chair
[email protected] Use subject “PQG”
About Our Guild
The Prairie Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist
Church, 1600 W. 27th N., Wichita 67204. Guild meetings are scheduled from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
unless otherwise announced. Annual dues are $25.00 for the period October through September; after June 1
a first-time member will pay $12.50.
For further information, please contact
President, Kendra McBroom, 316.650.1375
Past President Sara Farley, 316-686.2529
To check on possible cancellations of Prairie Quilt Guild meetings due to weather:
Listen to Radio Station KFDI 101 FM / 1070 AM
Watch TV stations KSNW 3 KAKE 10 KWCH 12
Next Meeting August 11, 2020 VIA Facebook LIVE
Prairie Quilt Guild, Inc.
P.O. Box 48813
Wichita KS 67201-8813
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